Micklem MultiBridle

[cathUK]

Has anyone had any experience with these?

[Rips]

I saw it in a magazine the other day and I really like the look of it, it looks like its designed well. (the grackle headstall anyway)

I don't like conventional grackles because they cross over delicate areas of the face and often the buckles are sitting on the bony protuberence below the eye.

[ashlingm]

i really would be up for trying it out...any ideas on how much they cost?

[Alibear]

They're too "different" for my liking...

[Alibear]

i really would be up for trying it out...any ideas on how much they cost?
They're about €150...

[Rips]

They are £98 sterling so about 130euro? I'd like to see how they are arranged as a bitless bridle?

I'd say they are probably difficult to fit though.... espicially with those thick straps, no chance of punching a few extra holes (which might ruin the design of the bridle!)

[western-saddler]

They're too "different" for my liking...

If they are better and make your horse more comfortable though..... ;)

[JustJas]

I did not know about them!
I am looking for a new bitless bridle as my Libby's scrawbrigg looks very battered. I was going to get one made but this could be the thing.
Does anyone use them?

[titch_]

Whats diferent about them?

[cathUK]

I liked the look of it because at the moment any contact in Bambis mouth seems to mean go faster, particularly if she is a tense. I thought this used as a bitless bridle would give me a bit more control (other than voice) out hacking and I could use a very soft bit in the future when schooling to get her used to it for dressage purposes - once she realises that it doesn't hurt.

I don't know what her experiences in the past have been, but driving bits are quite harsh and she does try and lean.

She is not a naughty pony, so there must be a reason why she is ike this - although it may simply be that taking a contact in driving is a cue to go, in which case this could be a 'sideways' way of training her out of it.

[Alibear]

Whats diferent about them?
http://www.williammicklem.com/multibridle.html

[Skippys Mum]

CathUK, thats similar to my problem. He is now so anti bit that I've gone bitless (due to ongoing mouth problems which my vet assures me he will eventually grow out of - he's 5 and I have done everything possible including nerve blocks and xrays and there is nothing actually wrong, just growing pains as his teeth come through). I am hoping that a bitless summer might let him forget all about it and I could then start again with a nathe. I like the idea that the bit is held nice and steady in his mouth and that I could also ride bitless but just let the bit be in his mouth without reins attached (if that makes sense).

Hopefully someone here has used one (if not, its back to the piggy bank but its a bit empty just now:o))

[lily's ponies]

Hi there, don't know if this will help but see what you think. Whan I reschooled a pony with a sensitive mouth i used double reins, one one the bit and one on the headcollar, this way you can use one or the other more strongly. Start with a looser bit rein and gradually change them until the headcollar rein is looser. I got this tip from the ABC of breaking and schooling horses book and it worked for me. Also sugested using pelham roundings instead if you are not used to double reins. It may give you an idea if it will work before you splash out on a new bridle. You pony looks lovely by the way!!

[puzzles]

I noticed that the horses modelling in his book were almost all wering one, and when it came on sale recently I was really interested - I love the design but the money is a bit of a confuzzler!

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